Impact100 Westchester, a women”™s collective-giving organization engaging women in philanthropy, recently completed its eighth grant cycle. With 306 members in 2021, Impact100 awarded $306,000 to Westchester nonprofits, including two Transformational Project Grants of $85,000 each, four $26,500 Core Mission Grants and $30,000 in Focus Area Awards to four organizations. The Focus Area Awards in this cycle were awarded to nonprofits with programs addressing housing instability.
Each of the six grant finalists presented her project to the 306 members of Impact100 at the annual meeting, which was held virtually June 8. The event was led by Co-presidents Samantha Schwam and Laura Stone. After the presentations, the membership voted and the grants were awarded.
Since its launch in 2013 Impact has awarded $2.187 million to 53 different nonprofits serving Westchester County. As a 100% volunteer-led and run organization Impact100 is made up of hundreds of dynamic women, each contributing $1,100 annually to fund the awards.
